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KENSINGTON FURNITURE 
Late American Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard, by Kensington 
Notwithstanding a natural inclination of 
the fashion of the day toward things French, 
Duncan Phyfe and his contemporaries in 
America in the early years of the 19 th Cen¬ 
tury did not succumb too readily to the 
French Empire style. At first they drew 
from it only fresh inspiration in details of 
ornament, and the manner in which these 
were blended with the established forms pro¬ 
duced a style of exceptional interest and merit. 
The sideboard illustrated is an excellent 
example of the work of the period. In form, 
line and proportions it is distinctly Sheraton, 
but the Empire influence is clearly discernible 
in the motives of the carving and in the hard¬ 
ware. Kensington reproductions not only 
reflect the spirit and character of the style 
with the utmost sincerity but also revive the 
finest traditions of craftsmanship for which 
the period is notable. 
Kensington furniture is made 
in all the decorative styles ap¬ 
propriate for American homes. 
The purchase of Ken¬ 
sington Furniture may 
be arranged through 
your decorator or 
furniture dealer. 
Write for Illustrated 
booklet H and pam¬ 
phlet, “How Ken¬ 
sington Furniture 
May Be Purchased 
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A painted chest makes an effective spot of color on a long side 
wall. The one above with its delicate flower decorations could 
be used in a living room or hall. From Erskine-Danforth 
PAINTED CHESTS 
When a chest 
of drawers is 
as decorative 
as this it might 
even be used in 
the dining room 
under an old 
flower painting. 
From the Os- 
go 0 d Painted 
Furniture " 
Another group 
that would be 
charming in a 
breakfast 
room is painted 
parchment col¬ 
or with deco¬ 
rations in blue 
and gold. Cour¬ 
tesy of Frances 
BrooksStebbins 
